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Pierre
BoyFrench, Greek· “stone; French form of Peter”
- Meaning
- stone; French form of Peter
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- pee-AIR
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,253
- US babies 2025
- 159
- Best rank
- #389 (1986)
- Peak year
- 1988
Meaning and origin of Pierre
Pierre is a French and Greek name that means “stone; French form of Peter”.
Pierre is the French form of Peter, from the Greek petros, meaning stone. In the New Testament, Jesus gives the name Peter to Simon, calling him the rock on which the church will be built. Saint Peter is one of the most venerated figures in Christianity. Pierre has been a common French name for centuries, borne by figures such as scientist Pierre Curie and painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It feels classic, cultured and warm. It pairs well with many surnames.
Famous parents who chose Pierre: Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel (2024). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Pierre has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 121 different years. Its best national rank was #389 in 1986, and the most babies received it in 1988, when 475 were named Pierre. In 2025, 159 babies were named Pierre, and it ranked #1,253 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #800 in 1920, #646 in 1950, #507 in 1980, #926 in 2000, #950 in 2010, and #1,253 in 2025. Of the 19,069 US boys named Pierre since records began, 21% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 2,361 babies. Since 2010, 2,933 more have been named Pierre.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Chaz, Brice, Arsenio, Derick, and Stephan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Pierre ranked highest in Maryland, Georgia, and North Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #556 | 9 |
| Georgia | #838 | 11 |
| North Carolina | #854 | 10 |
| Louisiana | #875 | 5 |
| Michigan | #886 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Pierre is usually pronounced pee-AIR, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with P and ends in “-re”.
Middle names for Pierre
A few middle names that flow with Pierre: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Pierre
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pierre mean?
Pierre is a French and Greek name that means “stone; French form of Peter”.
What is the origin of the name Pierre?
Pierre has French and Greek roots. Pierre is the French form of Peter, from the Greek petros, meaning stone.
Is Pierre a popular name?
Not especially. Pierre ranked #1,253 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Pierre a boy or girl name?
Pierre is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Pierre?
Pierre is usually pronounced pee-AIR. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings